Although the Kings have explored multiple trade scenarios involving guard Malik Monk this offseason, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) that Sacramento isn’t actively engaged in any discussions about a Monk deal for the time being. That doesn’t necessarily mean that Monk is a lock to be a King for the entire 2025/26 season – or even by opening … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Monk, Hawks, Niang, Carlisle
And-Ones: ESPN Panel, Top SGs, Lundberg, Hayes-Davis
The Spurs and Hawks are considered the co-favorites to make the biggest leap in the NBA during the upcoming season, according to a panel of ESPN Insiders. The panel made its predictions on a wide variety of topics, including the team most likely to make a big move before the trade deadline (the Warriors received the most votes) and the next superstar to request a trade (Zion … [Read more...] about And-Ones: ESPN Panel, Top SGs, Lundberg, Hayes-Davis
Southeast Notes: Spoelstra, Jovic, Labissiere, Coulibaly, Holmes
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra visited Europe last week to watch some of his players in exhibition games prior to the EuroBasket tournament. That didn’t go unnoticed by forward Nikola Jovic, as Spoelstra went to Belgrade to watch Jovic play for the Serbian national team in an exhibition against Slovenia. “I was definitely motivated [by Spoelstra watching], he’s one of the best … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Spoelstra, Jovic, Labissiere, Coulibaly, Holmes
Pacific Notes: LeBron, Warriors, Marciulionis, Booker, Dwyer
The Warriors haven’t given up hope of trading for LeBron James and teaming him with Stephen Curry, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (subscription required). Sources tell Fischer that Golden State has reached out to the Lakers on multiple occasions over the past 18 months to work out a deal, but has come up empty. James and Curry played together at the Paris Olympics … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: LeBron, Warriors, Marciulionis, Booker, Dwyer
Franz Wagner, Dennis Schröder Lead Germany’s EuroBasket Roster
Germany has finalized its 12-man roster for EuroBasket, highlighted by Magic star Franz Wagner and new Kings guard Dennis Schröder, writes Pijus Sapetka of BasketNews. The Germans also feature Wagner’s Orlando teammate, Tristan Da Silva, and a couple of former NBA big men in Daniel Theis and Isaac Bonga. Making up the rest of the roster are Oscar Da Silva, Justus Hollatz, Leon … [Read more...] about Franz Wagner, Dennis Schröder Lead Germany’s EuroBasket Roster